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Greater Nashville
the nashville visitors guide
September 2016
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Johnny Cash Museum
119 Third Avenue South. Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia
in the world, the museum has everything
from his earliest childhood artifacts to the
last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The
Man in Black’s life with stunning graphics,
artifacts and interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal
letters, artwork and handwritten songs as
well as artifacts from family members and
notable friends. Experience a three-dimensional walk through the life and legend of
this international icon. From handwritten lyrics for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison
Blues,” to a stone wall from Johnny and
June’s home in Hendersonville, this museum
holds the very essence of the man. Find the
largest selection of Cash souvenirs, apparel
and rare collectibles in the Museum Store.
Staff members include Cash family members and friends who love to share stories
with guests. No trip to Nashville would be
complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash
Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee
and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe
foods. Open 8 am–7 pm seven days a week.
(615) 256-1777, johnnycashmuseum.com
Tuesdays, Fridays &
Saturdays – Grand Ole
Opry
Grand Ole Opry shows are performed every Tuesday, Friday
and Saturday in September.
Since 1925, country’s best have
mesmerized audiences at the Opry, the show that
made country music famous. While performances
from both legendary entertainers and the latest
country music acts are the norm, when you go to
the Opry, you’ll also enjoy bluegrass bands, comedy, and more. See the new stars, superstars, and
legends of country music on the stage where many
of them got their start and some are experiencing the thrill for the very first time. Artists sched-
uled to appear this month include Loretta Lynn
(pictured), Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray Cyrus, Ronnie
Milsap, Montgomery Gentry, Chris Janson, Old
Dominion, Crystal Gayle, and more! For Opry
tickets and information visit opry.com or call (615)
871-OPRY.
September 1-3 – Live On The Green
Public Square Park, downtown Nashville. The
historic Metropolitan Courthouse serves as a
fantastic backdrop for these free concerts, showcasing Nashville’s emerging musical talent and
well-known national acts. Headliners: Young The
Giant, Band of Horses, and Ben Harper & The
Innocent Criminals. liveonthegreen.net
September 1, 9-11, 16-18 – Nashville
Sounds Home Games
First Tennessee Park, 401 Jackson Street. Take the
family out to the ballgame at the city’s new minorleague ballpark. The Nashville Sounds final home
game is September 1 vs. Iowa Cubs at 6:35 pm.
Playoff games will be September 9-11 and 16-18.
nashvillesounds.com
September 2 – Zoovie Night: How to
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Nashville Zoo at Grassmere, 3777 Nolensville
Road. Zoovie Nights start at 6 pm, and includes
games, inflatables, music, and after-hour access to
the carousel and zipline. When the sun goes down
the evening’s feature film will play on a large inflatable screen, so pack a blanket and head to the
Zoo! Included with same day admission, $6 after 6
pm, free for members, additional for carousel and
zipline. nashvillezoo.org
September 3 – Musicians Corner
Centennial Park, West End Avenue and 27th
Avenue North. Be a part of Music City’s familyfriendly festival and giant lawn party with stellar music, a mix of Nashville’s best food trucks,
free Kidsville activities, Dogville, and a Beer
Garden serving Nashville’s local brews. Saturday
afternoon, 12 noon–5 pm, featuring Emmylou
Harris, Andrew Ripp, Fiona Culley, Vanderbilt
Melodores, Grace Theisen, Ty Cooper, Kiya Lacey.
musicianscornernashville.com
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September 9-11 – Nashville Greek Fest
4905 Franklin Pike. Experience a rich, multi-sensory
experience of Greek hospitality and culture with
savory cuisine, soulful music, lively dancing, and
educational tours. $3 admission tickets are valid
for the entire weekend. Free for children 12 and
under, military, police and fire personel (with ID).
Free parking for all guests, free shuttle service (limited hours). nashvillegreekfestival.com
September 9-11 – Italian Lights Festival
Bicentennial Mall State Park, 600 James Robertson
Parkway. Celebrate the culture and cuisine of the
old country, with a dash of southern charm, in a
family-friendly environment. Savor food, wine, and
music celebrating vibrant Italian traditions with a
nod to Music City hospitality. Entertainment highlights include the Frank Sinatra Music Celebration
on Friday night, and television and recording
sensation Nathan Pacheco on Saturday. Enter the
meatball eating and grape stomping contests, take
part in free wine tastings Saturday and Sunday, and
shop the Craft Fair. Free admission. italianlights.org
September 9-18 – Tennessee State Fair
Tennessee State Fairgrounds, 500 Wedgewood
Avenue. “A Tennessee Tradition” continues the
longstanding traditions of family entertainment,
educational experiences and Volunteer state pride.
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Experience thrilling rides at the Midway, the wide
variety of competitions, and mouth-watering fair
foods. Must-sees include the Great Lakes Timber
Show, Fairest of the Fair Pageant, Hedrick’s Racing
Pigs, African Acrobats, Korso The Magician, and
the popular Western Comedy Show. tnstatefair.org
September 10 – Dragon Boat Festival
East Bank Landing, Cumberland River, directly
across from downtown Nashville. Fans cheer 1000
paddlers in 46-foot-long authentic, Hong Kongstyle dragon boats, and celebrate the long tradition of dragon boat racing with a cultural festival
unlike any other in Music City. Celebration dances
will be performed by the Chinese Arts Alliance of
Nashville. Opening ceremony at 8 am, Races begin at 9 am, Drummer’s parade at 11 am, Award
Ceremony for race winners and spirit awards, including best-dressed drummer, best-decorated
tent, and highest-pledge earner at 2:30 pm. nashvilledragonboat.org
September 10 – Middle Tennessee
Highland Games
The Hermitage, 4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of
President Andrew Jackson. Bring your lawn chairs
and enjoy a fun-filled day of music, dancing, exhiThese monthly gatherings are an opportunity to
meet the artists, buy and support their work.
pend your evening at an art crawl!
Various area galleries offer rare opportunities to view diverse exhibitions featuring many genres of artwork. Some
venues present live music, and many serve
complimentary wine and light hors d’oeuvres.
to experience downtown Nashville as a center
for art. Galleries open 6–9 pm, with trolleys
making a continuous loop 6–10 pm. nashvilledowntown.com/play
September 2 – Franklin Friday Art
Crawl
Minutes from downtown, Wedgewood/
Houston is rich with art and music culture.
Check out groundbreaking art from the artist
run spaces on Chestnut Street to the commercial galleries on Hagan Street along with popups, beginning at 6 pm. am-wh.com
Downtown Franklin. Charming shops and
galleries, live music and refreshments make
Franklin a great place to be 6–9 pm. A $5
unlimited trolley ticket runs all night to take
guests from spot to spot. franklinartscene.com
September 3 – Downtown Nashville
Saturday Art Crawl
Fifth Avenue of the Arts, Historic Arcade,
Eighth Avenue, Broadway. The festive atmosphere and participating venues welcome you
September 3 – Arts & Music at
Wedgewood/Houston (WeHo)
September 10 – East Side Art
Stumble
East Nashville. Galleries, businesses, and studios stretch across the neighborhoods of East
Nashville and Inglewood. Saturday event from
6-9, rain or shine. eastsideartstumble.com
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bitions, games, competitions, as well as food and
craft vendors. The 9 am–5 pm festival is family and
dog-friendly! thehermitage.com
September 10 – Wine On The River
Shelby Street Pedestrian Bridge. Travel through
10 different global regions and sample wine, beer,
and spirits specific to that region and a restaurant
featuring a culturally themed menu. Enjoy the
soothing sounds of live jazz at Nashville’s largest
wine tasting event, with breathtaking views overlooking downtown Nashville. wineontheriver.com
September 10, 29, 30 – Fairgrounds
Speedway
Fairgrounds Speedway, 625 Smith Avenue. Come
out and join us for the best priced sports ticket
in Nashville! Admission $10; $8 seniors and children 6-12; $5 military; 5 and under free. Free
Bouncy Houses for the kids! Coolers allowed! fairgroundsspeedwaynashville.com
September 10-11 – Vintage Base Ball
Carnton Plantation, 1345 Eastern Flank Circle,
Franklin. The field adjacent to Carnton Plantation
is the home field of the Franklin Farriers, our local
vintage base ball team. Bring out your lawn chairs
or blankets and take in a base ball game played
by 1860s rules. Games start on Saturday 10 am, 12
pm, 2 pm; Sunday: 12 pm, 2:30 pm. boft.org
September 11, 18, 25 – Sundays LIVE! at
the Hermitage
4580 Rachel’s Lane, Home of President Andrew
Jackson. Experience the 19th century come to life!
Interact with historic figures of all social classes and
backgrounds, meet beautiful farm animals and native wildlife, taste authentic southern biscuits, harvest the plantation crops, meet with soldiers from
the War of 1812 and the Civil War, learn to duel
like a Tennessee gentleman, and much more! 12
noon–5 pm. thehermitage.com
September 11, 25 – Titans Football
Nissan Stadium, 1 Titans Way. Come cheer on the
Tennessee Titans September 11 vs. Minnesota
Vikings and September 25 vs. Oakland Raiders,
both at 12 pm. titansonline.com
September 16 – Full Moon Pickin’ Party
Warner Park Equestrian Center, 2520 Old Hickory
Boulevard. Bluegrass and roots pickers jam in
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circles under the trees and around the grounds,
while three headlining acts perform on the main
stage. No glass, large coolers, or alcohol. Bring
blankets or camping chairs. Family-friendly. Dogs
on a leash welcome. 7–11 pm, Tickets: $7–$20,
include water, soft drinks and beer (adults 21+).
Food available. friendsofwarnerparks.com
September 17 – Heritage Music Festival
Grassmere Historic Home, Nashville Zoo, 3777
Nolensville Road. The inaugural event, featuring singer-songwriter Jeff Black and a slew of talent for all ages, will honor the Zoo’s history with
Americana style music on the front lawn and living history demonstrations on the back. Grab a
blanket and spend the day listening to great music while learning about the life and times of a few
Nashvillians over the last 200 years including the
the last two residents of Grassmere Home. Event
included in the cost of admission; food, souvenirs,
and additional activities available for purchase. 10
am-6 pm. nashvillezoo.org
September 17 – Music at the Mansion
Two Rivers Mansion, 3130 McGavock Pike. This
beautiful 1859 antebellum mansion and adjacent
1802 Federal style brick home was once the centerpiece of Donelson, Tennessee and now listed
on the National Register of Historic Places. Spend
a memorable evening on the lawn listening to
Big Band. Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic
basket, or purchase gourmet sandwiches, sides,
sweets and beverages on site, starting at 7 pm. $5/
person, $20/family car, members free, friendsoftworiversmansion.org
September 18 – Jazz on the Cumberland
Cumberland Park Amphitheater, 592 South First
Street. Enjoy great live music, the Nashville sunset, and watch the downtown skyline light up
overlooking the Cumberland River. You’ll hear
some of the area’s best local, regional, and national jazz artists. Lawn chairs and blankets welcome. Fun for the entire family, with a kid’s play
zone, including a climbing wall, playground, water
slides, and food trucks. Free evening event (5:30–8
pm) with plenty of free parking in Lot R, under the
pedestrian street bridge.
September 16-18 – African Street Festival
Hadley Park, 1037 28th Avenue North. This free
family-oriented festival includes the cultures of
the Caribbean, North, Central and South America
and other places around the world where African
culture is represented. Highlights include the
Children’s Pavilion, arts and crafts, drumming,
dance, storytelling, tasty authentic African,
American and other cuisines; an eclectic mix of
live music – African, reggae, Latin, R&B, jazz, gospel, neo-soul, country, blues, African drumming,
spoken word, dance, and more! A cultural and
educational experience for all! aacanashville.org
September 20-25 – Americana Music
Festival & Conference
200 acts performing in 14 music venues across
Music City. Legendary artists, rising stars and industry professionals come together for four days
of music and education. The conference features
numerous panels, seminars and much more,
proudly providing Nashville’s most educational
music industry forum. Get the full schedule at
americanamusic.org.
in the Kids’ Tent and demonstrations from artisans
aimed to educate as they create pieces in front
of your eyes. Friday and Saturday 10 am – 6 pm,
Sunday 10 am–5 pm. Free and open to the public.
tennesseecrafts.org
September 23-25 – Nashville Flea
Market
The Fairgrounds Nashville, 625 Smith Avenue,
(615) 862-5016. Indoors and outdoors! You’ll find
a huge variety of gifts, antiques, collectibles,
jewelry, arts and crafts, tools, housewares, handmade clothing, and hundreds of thousands of
other items each month, at one of the top ten
flea markets in the country. Dealers and vendors from 30 states offer their wares to the buying public. Admission is free; parking $5. Friday
8 am–5 pm; Saturday 7 am–6 pm; Sunday 7 am–
4 pm. nashvilleexpocenter.org
September 23-25 – Fall Craft Fair
September 27, 29 – Nashville Predators
Preseason Home Games
Centennial Park, 2600 West End Avenue. One-ofa-kind, handcrafted works at this juried fair are perfect gifts for friends, family… and yourself! Enjoy
food from area vendors, family-friendly activities
Bridgestone Arena, 501 Broadway. Enjoy NHL
hockey in Smashville on September 27 vs. Florida
Panthers at 2:30 pm; September 29 vs. Columbus
Blue Jackets at 6 pm. predators.nhl.com
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Ricci; September 2: Jazz guitarist Geary Moore;
September 8: Duette, a vocal duo; September 9:
Pop trio East Side Story; September 15: Sultry,
soulful vocalist Arte’Mis; September 22: Classical
guitarist Grant Ferris; September 23: Elegant jazz
duo Meet the Seavers; September 30: Singersongwriter Rae Hering; fingerstyle guitar player
Dan Bankhurst. fristcenter.org
September 1-4, 8-11, 15-18, 22-25, 2930 – Picture Perfect
September at the Nashville Symphony
Schermerhorn Symphony Center, 1 Symphony
Place. Packages may be purchased from the
Patron Services hotline at (615) 687- 6401.
Concerts this month: September 9: Ben Folds
with the Nashville Symphony; September 11:
Boyz II Men with the Nashville Symphony at
Ascend Amphitheater; September 22-24: Mahler’s
Second; September 26: Hal Holbrook in Mark
Twain Tonight!; September 29: Peter Cetera.
For tickets, call the box office at (615) 687- 6400
between 10 am and 6 pm Monday through Friday
or 10 am and 2 pm Saturday, or go to the website
at nashvillesymphony.org.
September at the Ryman Auditorium
116 Fifth Avenue North. This stellar venue is a sixtime winner of Pollstar’s Concert Theatre of the
Year award and 2012, 2010 and 2008 Academy of
Country Music’s Venue of the Year. This month’s
outstanding lineup: September 3: Just for Men
presents The National Beard & Moustache
Championships; September 10: Brian Regan;
September 11: The Kidz Bop
Kids: Life of the Party Tour;
September 15: Lake Street Dive
with Rubblebucket; September
25: Melanie Martinez with
Handsome Ghost; September 26: 3 Doors Down
with Pop Evil and Red Sun Rising; September 27:
Yusuf / Cat Stevens (pictured); September 30: John
Prine with Amanda Shires. Buy tickets at Ryman
box office, ryman.com, ticketmaster.com, ticketmaster outlets or call (615) 458-8700.
September 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 22, 23, 30 –
Music at the Frist
Frist Center for the Visual Arts, 919 Broadway. Enjoy
free music in the Cafe or Grand Lobby, Thursdays
and Fridays at 6 pm. September 1: Folksinger Nina
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Chaffin’s Barn Dinner Theatre, 8204 Highway 100.
Nashville’s original barn and most unique dining
and entertainment experience offers a premium
buffet and professional theater. In Picture Perfect,
Ron Mallory has girl trouble. It seems his dream
girl is just that – a dream who only exists in his
imagination and the picture frames he bought at
Walmart! His buddy Bill has girl troubles too, but
of a totally different kind – his girl doesn’t exist
either but he has to convince a lawyer she does.
Enter Valerie (a girl from Rent-a-Date) and Trixie
(the pizza delivery girl), and suddenly you have
more women, real or imagined, than either man
can handle. Performances Thursday, Friday and
Saturday nights; Thursday and Sunday matinees.
dinnertheatre.com
September 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24 –
Puss In Boots
Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street.
Wishing Chair’s newest creation pays homage
to Tom Tichenor’s first ever puppet show at the
Nashville Public Library in 1938. This colorful show
features an original jazzy score by Nashville singersongwriter Chris Walters. Brand new marionettes
created by Wishing Chair will tell the story of a
clever cat, an innocent boy and one hungry ogre.
Free parking for 1-1/2 hours in the library’s parking
garage. nashvillepubliclibrary.org
September 2– Snap on 2&4
The Jazz Cave, 1319 Adams Street. Guitarist
James DaSilva will assemble a band and music for a contemporary album project to be
released in the fall. Soft drinks and bottled
water available. BYOB and snacks. Tickets:
$25, High school and college students: $15.
nashvillejazz.org
September 3, 10, 17, 24 – Bye Bye Liver:
The Nashville Drinking Play
Blue Bar and Rack Room, 1911 Broadway. This fast-
paced sketch comedy takes a satirical look at the
drinking culture every Saturday night. Audience
members participate in Would You Rather, Name
That Tune, and more. Tickets: $12. 21 or over.
byebyeliver.com/nashville
September 4, 11, 18, 25 – Bluegrass
Jam
Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. Free admission on Sunday evening at Nashville’s premiere listening room for bluegrass and roots music. “Cold
beer, hot pickin’ and friends you won’t meet until
you get here.” The evening entertainment begins
at 8 pm. (615) 255-3307. stationinn.com
September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Courtyard
Concerts
Nashville Public Library, 615 Church Street. Bring
lunch and enjoy a different live outdoor concert
each Tuesday, 11:45 am–1 pm. September 6:
Viktor Krauss (instrumental with nods to classic
rock and jazz); September 13: The WannaBeatles
(Beatles music at its best); September 20:
Songwriters Session with Marshall Chapman,
Gary Nicholson and Don Henry; September 27:
Paul Burch & WPA Ballclub (music of the late
1920’s genre-bending superstar Jimmie Rodgers).
nashvillepubliclibrary.org
September 6, 13, 20, 27 – Acoustic
Pickin’ Party
Centennial Black Box Theater, 211 27th Avenue
North. Bring an acoustic instrument, join the circle and play along every Tuesday evening from
7–9 pm at Centennial Park. All styles of music
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welcome, including originals. Great for ear training, developing chops, and learning new tunes.
Relaxed environment similar to porch-sitting and
pickin’ with friends. Come with at least a couple
tunes you’d like to play and an open mind. Ages
12–up. nashville.gov
September 6, 13, 20, 27 – The Doyle
and Debbie Show
Station Inn, 402 12th Avenue South. This hilarious
love letter to the country music community and its
stars is hysterical, and the music is finely-crafted.
The two stars, Bruce Arntson and Jenny Littleton,
have the acting and singing chops to carry it all off
beautifully. Tickets are $20 and the show begins at
7 pm. doyleanddebbie.com
September 9-11, 13-18 – Evita
Andrew Jackson Hall, Tennessee Performing Arts
Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Activist, suffragist,
and venerated celebrity, Eva Perón captivated a
nation as Argentina’s First Lady. The international
musical sensation Evita chronicles her life and
work, from her humble beginnings in the rural
lowlands of South America through her ascent to
fame, fortune, and untimely death. Broadway powerhouse Eden Espinosa and Tony award-winner
Anthony Crivello star in Studio Tenn and TPAC’s
custom-designed presentation, using the finest
talents from Nashville and New York. Following
its initial debut as rock opera concept album in
1976, Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s smash
hit stage production swept the 1980 Tony Awards,
and has since been performed all over the world.
studiotenn.com
Centennial Park Bandshell, 2500 West End Avenue. 6 pm: Food
and drink vendors, Talking Shakespeare with nightly special
guest speakers; 6:30 pm: preshow; 7:30 pm: performance
begins. $10 suggested donation. nashvilleshakes.org
September 1-2, 8-9
Macbeth
September 3-5, 10-11, 15-18
The Comedy of Errors
Performed by the Nashville Shakespeare
Festival Apprentice Company, Macbeth is
something wicked and wild. Set here and now,
Shakespeare’s bloody tragedy takes on new
levels of horror as Macbeth and the audience
are caught in the spell of the three weird sisters
and the witchy Queen Hecate. Parental guidance is recommended, as murder and madness
are the prevalent themes.
Shakespeare’s shortest and zaniest play gets a
uniquely Nashville spin with original music by
singer-songwriter-musicians David Olney, Lari
White, Stan Lawrence and Jack Kingsley. Set
in an Ephesus that looks a lot like Nashville in
the late 1960s, this family-friendly comedy will
get your toes tapping and your belly laughing.
Two sets of identical twins, a troupe of madcap
characters and a kicking country band will make
for a most memorable summer evening.
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September 9-11, 15-18 – The Patron
Saint of Losing Sleep
Darkhorse Chapel, 4610 Charlotte Avenue. Actors
Bridge, a professional theatre company, has produced over 85 plays, including 14 world premieres
and 60 Nashville premieres. When insomniac Ada,
a call center representative, receives a call from a
woman in need, she takes a trip to try and help her.
Unfortunately, things go terribly wrong and Ada
must confront her regrets, past and present, if she’s
ever going to sleep again. Tickets: $25/advance,
$30/door. Shows at 7 pm. actorsbridge.org
September 14, 22, 28 – Music City Roots
The Factory at Franklin, 230 Franklin Road. Jim
Lauderdale hosts Wednesday night’s weekly, twohour live radio show, showcasing Nashville’s rich
music scene, from country to Americana. $15 reserved seats; $10 general admission; free for 5 and
under. musiccityroots.com
September 15, 17, 25, 25, 28 – Afflicted:
Daughters of Salem
Nashville Children’s Theatre, 25 Middleton. The
untold tale of the girls of Salem in 1691. Abigail
Williams, Ann Putnam, Mercy Lewis, Mary Warren,
and Betty Paris meet with the slave, Tituba, deep
in the dark woods of Puritan New England. Denied
all outlets for imagination, the girls unite in secret
society. When the girls force Tituba to tell their fortunes, they ignite a crucible of events that burns
out of control, leading straight to the infamous
Salem Witch Trials. In award-winning playwright
Laurie Brooks’ fictionalized look into peer politics
and teenage rebellion, alliances will be formed and
betrayed, promises made and broken, power taken
and lost – and through secrets, gossip, fear, lies and
accusations, these young girls ignite a crucible of
dark events that will brand them amongst the most
notorious teenagers in American history. Following
each performance, audience members will have the
chance to participate in a unique post-show forum
to delve into the themes of the play, a trademark of
Brooks’ plays. The resolution of the play will happen
in the forum. nashvillechildrenstheatre.org
September 16-18 – Nashville Ballet
presents Cinderella
James K. Polk Theater, Tennessee Performing
Arts Center, 505 Deaderick Street. Choreography
and story interpretation by Nashville Ballet’s
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artistic director Paul Vasterling, with music by
Sergei Prokofiev performed live by the Nashville
Symphony. A final stroke of midnight changes it
all when a beautiful princess, handsome prince
and glass slipper come together on stage for a
sparkling rendition of the fairytale Cinderella. Two
menacing stepsisters (hilariously played by men)
inject a little bit of humor into this whimsical love
story that chances fate. A refreshing take on the
classic tale, Vasterling’s Cinderella shows that anything can happen with a little magic and determination. For all ages, 2 hours, including 2 intermissions. nashvilleballet.com
September 17 – Bluebird on the Mountain
Vanderbilt Dyer Observatory, 1000 Oman Drive.
Picnic dining, an outdoor concert, and the opportunity to stargaze through the grand telescope
on one of the tallest hilltops in Nashville. Singersongwriters Gary Burr, Georgia Middleman,
Don Schlitz with special guest Jellyroll Johnson
will perform under Dyer’s open-air canopy. A
$125 “carload ticket” allows you to bring up
to 8 people in your car. Gates open at 5 pm.
dyer.vanderbilt.edu
September 22 – Poet’s Corner
Scarritt Bennett Center. Join fellow poetry enthusiasts for a monthly reading by a featured local poet.
This month features art photographer and poet
Lola White. Free and open to the public, 7–8 pm.
scarrittbennett.org
September 22, 29 – Opry Country
Classics
Emanating from the Ryman Auditorium during
the spring and fall season, Opry Country Classics
is hosted by Opry member Larry Gatlin and features performances of the country music the world
knows best performed by legends of the genre as
well as the rising stars the legends have influenced.
The fall run begins September 22, featuring performances from Larry Gatlin & The Gatlin Brothers,
and more. (615) 871-OPRY, opry.com
September 27 – Music in the Meadow
Owl’s Hill Nature Sanctuary, 545 Beech Creek Road,
Brentwood. Bring food and friends for an evening
with jazz vocalist Christina Watson and her quartet
of world-class musicians. Enjoy a hike and meet
Owl’s Hill’s non-releasable live owls! Gates open at
5:30 pm, music starts at 7 pm. $20/person, $75/car
owlshill.org
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dining
Aquarium Restaurant
Opry Mills Mall. Sensational seafood in a unique
setting. Dine around a 200,000 gallon tank featuring more than 100 species of colorful tropical fish
including sharks and stingrays. Delicious menu
selections from burgers to seafood platters. After
your meal, visit the Treasure Chest Gift Shop.
You’ll want to make Aquarium part of your next
outing, field trip, birthday party or special event.
Reservations recommended. (615) 514-FISH,
aquariumrestaurants.com
Café Lula at the Ryman
116 Fifth Avenue North. 615-458-8700. Café Lula
is now open! Located just outside the Ryman’s
main entrance with floor to ceiling glass windows
on three sides and a covered patio, Café Lula puts
you in the middle of the excitement. The menu
features fresh, healthy fare with an emphasis on
rotisserie cooking and locally sourced ingredients
available for both dine-in and grab-and-go service.
Open daily 7 am to 7 pm with extended hours during nighttime Ryman events. ryman.com
Cantina Laredo
592 12th Avenue South. Delicious margaritas,
fresh guacamole made at the table, and authentic
Mexican food prepared with the freshest and finest ingredients make this restaurant in the Gulch
a great destination for lunch, dinner or special
events. (615) 259-9282, cantinalaredo.com
Claim Jumper
Opry Mills Mall. Celebrate special occasions, host
a business lunch or gather with friends and family. Open daily for lunch and dinner, with a vast
selection of freshly prepared items including fish,
rotisserie chicken, baby-back pork ribs, freshly
baked pot pie, specialty salads, pizzas, burgers
and our famous Six-Layer Chocolate Motherlode
Cake. Relax in the saloon with cocktails and
Claim Jumper’s own craft beers. (615) 649-0785,
claimjumper.com
Jeannie Seely
Diana Murrell
2416 Music Valley Drive
Located in Music Valley Village across the street from the Opryland Hotel
Bring in this ad for
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Group Rates Available
“Fiddle Man”
Tim Watson
Nashville Nightlife Dinner Theater
2416 Music Valley Drive, Music Valley Village, across
from Gaylord Opryland Hotel and Grand Ole Opry.
Nashville’s premier Country Music Dinner Theater
features The Best of Country Music Show, with
songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. See stars including Opry Star
Jeannie Seely, “The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson,
Diana Murrell and others. Great Southern Buffet is
at 5:30 pm and show time is 6:30 pm. Reservations
recommended. Dinner and show is $43.95, show
only is $26. Tour groups welcome. (615) 885-4747,
nashvillenightlife.com
Rainforest Café
This unique dining concept located in Opry Mills
is an adventure through a realistic indoor rainforest with lush foliage, cascading waterfalls and giant aquariums. The menu has Mexican, Italian,
Cajun and Caribbean flavors, ranging from exotic
to traditional. The children’s menu will please your
little “wild ones.” Don’t forget to stop by the Retail
Village for a wide selection of unique souvenirs!
(615) 514-3000, rainforestcafe.com
ing. Open for lunch and dinner Monday through
Friday. Open for dinner on Saturday. (615) 8914488, thesmilingelephant.com
Two Twenty • Two Grill and Catering
222 Fifth Avenue South, in the Country Music Hall
of Fame® and Museum. Serving Southern comfort
food with a twist, made from fresh, mostly local
foods. Specialties include crab cakes, chicken pot
pie, pork and pimento, and many other delicious
offerings. Indoor and outdoor seating, with great
downtown views. Open Monday–Saturday, 11
am–2 pm. Soups, salads, sandwiches, bakery items
and beverages seven days a week from 9 am – 5
pm. Phone ahead for go orders. (615) 291-6759
2213 8th Ave. S.
(615) 891-4488
Open lunch and dinner—
Mon.-Fri.
Open for dinner Sat.
The Smiling Elephant
Husk
Silo
The 404 Kitchen
Josephine
Silly Goose
Chateau West
Margot
The Southern Steak & Oyster
Etch
Miel
Table 3 Restaurant & Market
Great wine and food
6000 Highway 100
(615) 353-5604
Eats with local flair
404 12th Avenue South
(615) 251-1404
Tres Bien! Very French
3408 West End Avenue
(615) 432-2622
Unique delicious creative
303 Demonbreun Street
(615) 522-0685
Giovanni Ristorante
Splurge worthy Italian
909 20th Avenue South
(615) 760-5932
Brilliant fresh food
37 Rutledge Street
(615) 256-6565
American bistro cuisine
2316 12th Avenue South
(615) 292-7766
Dining fabulous – five stars
1017 Woodland Street
(615) 227-4668
Fresh French cuisine
343 53rd Avenue North
(615) 298-3663
Rolf And Daughters
Innovative brilliant food and wine
700 Taylor Street
(615) 866-9897
Gourmet farm food
1121 Fifth Avenue North
(615) 750-2912
Fresh and delicious
1888 Eastland Avenue
(615) 915-0757
Delish
150 Third Avenue South #110
(615) 724-1762
Fabulous French
3821 Green Hills Village Drive
(615) 739-6900
Virago
Sushi gets stylish
1126 McGavock Street
(615) 254-1902
where the locals go
360 Bistro
> > >
2213 8th Avenue South. A gem of a Thai restaurant regaled by the locals. Their mission is to serve
healthy, authentic Thai cuisine at a reasonable
price. The specialty of the house is Pad Thai. All
dishes use the freshest ingredients. Enjoy exquisite
food and the gentle spirit that you feel upon enter-
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Food, Fun and entertainment for the whole family!
OPRY Mills • (615) 514-3000 • www.rainforestcafe.com
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
LUNCH • DINNER
PRIVATE BANQUET ROOM
Seats up to 40
Customized Group Menus
Wi-Fi Accessible
OPRY MILLS MALL | (615) 649-0785
www.claimjumper.com
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P U B L I C T R A N S P O R TAT I O N
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American Airlines �������������������������� 1-800-433-7300
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501 Broadway ��������������������������������������������������������������������(615) 259-4747
(in the glass tower of the Bridgestone Arena at
Fifth and Broadway)
150 Fourth Avenue North��������������������������������������(615) 259-4700
(One Nashville Place, in the lobby of the Nashville
Convention & Visitors Bureau)
Police non-emergency�����������������(615) 862-8600
Fire non-emergency�����������������������(615) 862-5421
C A B C O M PA N I E S
Nashville Cab, Allied Cab �������(615) 333-3333
SPORTING EVENTS TICKETS
Nashville Predators NHL������������������� (615) 770-PUCK (7825)
Bridgestone Center, 501 Broadway
Nashville Sounds Baseball������������������ (615) 690-HITS (4487)
First Tennessee Park, 19 Junior Gilliam Way
Tennessee Titans NFL �������������������������������������������� (615) 565-4200
Nissan Stadium, One Titans Way
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Johnny Cash Museum
Cotton Eyed Joe
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Nashville Convention Center
Ryman Auditorium
TPAC/TN State Museum
Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
The Frist Center for the Visual Arts
Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Music City Center
Old Town Trolley Tours
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shopping
& services
Nashville has various shopping pockets
all around the city.
In addition to great vacation memories, you’ll
be itching to buy something to take home from
Nashville! Visit the gift shops located in museums,
venues and other memorable attractions. Check
out the different indoor and outdoor malls, and
enjoy shopping Downtown, Midtown, in the Gulch,
Marathon Village, Elliston Place, 12South, 8th
Avenue, Hillsboro Village, Green Hills, Sylvan Park,
Berry Hill, East Nashville, Music Valley, and more areas throughout and surrounding Music City.
The Cat Shoppe
2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. Unique toys, the
world’s strongest catnip cigars, handmade dragonfly toys, locally made cat-scratching posts (recommended by feline behaviorist). For cat lovers: jewelry, statues, Laurel Burch purses, ceramics, books
and frames. Be sure to visit the rescued cats await-
ing adoption. Open Monday–Saturday 10 am–
6 pm; Sunday 1–4 pm. Call (615) 297-PURR (7877).
Cotton-Eyed Joe
Located on the corner of Second Avenue and
Broadway in the District, Nashville’s easy-to-find
tourist hot spot. On the main floor, you are surrounded by a vast selection of gifts, souvenirs,
t-shirts, jewelry and novelties at low prices. The
Bargain Attic Area upstairs has close-out souvenirs, gifts, jewelry and t-shirts priced 50% off. Visit
the Gift Gallery section, featuring new and unusual
home decor and gift items. Tour buses welcome.
Call (615) 726-3302 for more information.
Country Music Hall of Fame Museum
Store
222 Fifth Avenue South. There’s no admission fee
to shop the Museum Store. Here you’ll find autographed items, apparel, books, souvenirs, Hatch
Show Prints, and exhibit related merchandise.
The Dog Store
2824 Bransford Avenue, Berry Hill. A large selection of gifts for people in your favorite breed including mugs, frames, statues, and books. And for
the special dog in your life, all natural treats, leather collars, bowls, toys and food. Open Monday–
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Featuring a huge selection of current and outof-print DVDs, CDs, video games, comic books,
records, CCG and role-playing items, posters,
books, memorabilia and more. Low, low prices!
Two locations: Superstore in West Nashville at
5400 Charlotte Avenue, (615) 385-2116; and near
Opry Mills at 105 Gallatin Road North at Old
Hickory Boulevard, (615) 865-8052. Open 10 am–9
pm, Monday–Saturday and 11 am–7 pm, Sunday.
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Hatch Show Print Store
224 Fifth Avenue South. You’ll find a wide assortment of iconic and newly designed prints and
posters, as well as other paper goods, Hatch logo
apparel, and more. hatchshowprint.com
The Hermitage Museum Store
Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s
Lane, (615) 889-2941. A lovely selection of decorative accessories, books and videos, toys and collectibles, home décor, and gourmet gifts including
Hermitage preserves and Lynchburg BBQ sauce.
All proceeds from the sale of merchandise support the activities and programs of the museum.
The Johnny Cash Museum Store
119 Third Avenue South. Featuring Johnny Cash
merchandise including t-shirts and other apparel,
mugs, backpacks, tote bags, and more. Call (615)
256-1777 or visit johnnycashmuseum.com.
Opry Mills Mall
Tennessee’s largest outlet and
value retail shopping, dining and
entertainment destination with
more than 200 stores, including
several first-in-market name-brand additions. Opry
Mills’ impressive roster of designer outlet stores include: Coach Factory Store, G by GUESS, Michael
Kors, Polo Ralph Lauren Factory Store, Saks Fifth
Avenue OFF 5TH, Tommy Bahama Outlet, Vera
Bradley and more. Other popular value retailers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Build-A-Bear Workshop,
Disney Store Outlet, LEGO, RCC Western Wear
and Under Armour Factory House. Opry Mills is
home to a variety of family dining and entertainment venues: Aquarium Restaurant, Rainforest
Cafe, Claim Jumper and Dave & Buster’s. And in
true Nashville fashion, live performances and musical entertainment are regularly provided on Opry
Mills’ Entertainment Stage.
65 South
Located in Opry Mills Mall just steps away from the
permanent home of the Grand Ole Opry, 65 South
has everything Nashville all in one place, including
items from The Bluebird Café, the Nashville television show and, of course, fashion apparel and
accessories you need to outfit your southern style.
Opry Originals
Located in the heart of downtown at 300 Broadway
(Broadway at Third Avenue). Nashville’s famous
“Lower Broadway” area known around the world
for its honky tonks and one-of-a-kind authentic
country music attractions, Opry Originals brings
together the iconic roots of the Grand Ole Opry
and country music’s contemporary culture for a
shopping experience like no other.
The Opry Shop
2804 Opryland Drive. Enjoy the Grand Ole Opry
experience anytime with a stop at The Opry Shop,
located within the Grand Ole Opry House. It’s the
place for great Opry gifts and collectibles for all
ages. Open seven days a week.
Ryman Auditorium Gift Shop
116 Fifth Avenue North, (615) 458-8700. Find exclusive Ryman merchandise including CDs, DVDs,
posters, prints, books and apparel. Make your own
custom t-shirt at the activity station! Open seven
days a week.
The Tennessee Museum Store
Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street. The perfect
place to shop for Tennessee crafts, jewelry, books,
toys and other items. Discount offered to museum
members, state employees and military personnel.
Woodcuts Gallery and Framing
1613 Jefferson Street, (615) 321-5357 telephone
and (615) 321-2134 fax. Offering hundreds of open
and limited edition prints, serigraphs, original
pieces, framed art, cards, figurines, and fast
custom framing. woodcutsfineart.com
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attractions
ADVENTURE SCIENCE CENTER
800 Fort Negley Boulevard. Ignite your curiosity in
science! From the seven-story Adventure Tower to
ever-changing blockbuster exhibits, the Adventure
Science Center provides unique opportunities for
discovery for both children and adults. With 44,000
square feet of exhibit space, the Center features
nearly 175 hands-on exhibits focused on biology, physics, visual
perception, listening, mind, air
and space, energy and earth science. Award-winning programs
include daily science demonstrations, workshops,
lectures, camps, Science Cafes and other special
events. Admission is $14 adults and teens; $11
children ages 2–12; $13 seniors (65+); free for toddlers under age 2. Open 10 am–5 pm daily. The
Sudekum Planetarium features state-of-the-art
digital projection and surround sound to present
programs on a wide range of sciences, history, culture and laser shows. Planetarium tickets are $6,
$3/members. (615) 862-5160 adventuresci.org
BICENTENNIAL MALL STATE PARK
600 James Robertson Parkway. The Bicentennial
Mall is a public park with statues, monuments,
fountains, trails, bell towers, an amphitheater and
home to the Nashville Farmers’ Market. Get a
taste of Tennessee’s history, geology, and scenic
wonder as you walk along a timeline inscribed with
Tennessee history. An 18,000-pound granite globe,
floating on water and rotating, pays tribute to the
Tennessee World War II veterans. Free park tours
Monday and Wednesday at 10 am, 1 and 3 pm.
(615) 741-5280 or 888-TNPARKS.
BIKE THE GREENWAY BICYCLE RENTALS
Briley Parkway (TN-155) at Two Rivers Parkway
(Exit 10). Two Rivers Park Trailhead is within minutes of Gaylord Opryland Resort, Music Valley
Drive Hotels, and Nashville Airport Hotels, and
offers miles of dedicated greenway. Hourly
or half-day rentals. Call (615) 920-1388 or visit
bikethegreenway.net to arrange your bike rental
and transfer to trailhead (if needed).
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CARNTON PLANTATION
1345 Eastern Flank Circle, Franklin. Carnton
Plantation, home of The Widow of the South, was
a field hospital following the Battle of Franklin,
fought in 1864. Plantation includes a home tour,
museum, The McGavock Confederate Cemetery,
a fully restored garden and slave quarters. Open
9 am–5 pm on Monday–Saturday and noon–5 pm
on Sunday. Closed most major holidays. boft.org
CENTENNIAL PARK
2500 West End Avenue. A designed landscape
on one hundred twenty-two acres in midtown
Nashville. The city’s premier park features the iconic Parthenon and statue Athena, a one-mile walking trail, Lake Watauga, Centennial Art Center, historical monuments, beautiful gardens, band shell,
dog park, exercise trail and much more.
CHEEKWOOK BOTANICAL GARDEN AND
MUSEUM OF ART
11200 Forrest Park Drive. Beautiful botanic gardens located on a 55-acre estate. The mansion,
listed on the National Register of Historic Places,
houses American, European, and contemporary
art. Themed art installations in the gardens change
annually. Open Tuesday–Sunday 9 am–5 pm. (615)
356-8000, cheekwood.org
COUNTRY MUSIC
HALL OF FAME® AND
MUSEUM
2222 Fifth Avenue
South. You haven’t seen
Nashville if you haven’t
visited the largest
popular music museum
in the world. Experience the history of America’s
music through exciting new exhibits, entertaining
films, interactive displays, and an incredible array of
costumes and instruments. Sing Me Back Home,
the museum’s permanent exhibit, tells the story of
country music from its pre-commercial roots in the
nineteenth century through its vibrant life today.
Explore the magical time of the late 1960s and early
’70s in the exhibit Dylan, Cash, And The Nashville
Cats: A New Music City. Other collections on display feature Blake Shelton, Dierks Bentley (through
September 6), Zac Brown Band, and Alabama.
Charlie Daniels: Million Mile Reflections opens
September 23. Open daily 9 am–5 pm. Upgrade
to a Gold (audio tour) or Platinum package, and
include a tour of historic RCA Studio B, where Elvis
and others recorded over 35,000 songs. Shop the
Museum Store and savor a made-from-scratch
meal at Two Twenty•Two Grill and Catering. (615)
416-2001, countrymusichalloffame.org
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the day you are born until you die. How these 300 billion cells reproduce is the
key to healthy aging. Repair and rebuild your cells in a much more efficient and
youthful way.
Renew your body with the first cell renewal
formula. Call for free sample (615) 356-9477
Univera Aloe Based Products. Bringing the best of Science and
Nature to Humankind.
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FRIST CENTER FOR THE VISUAL ARTS
919 Broadway. There is always something to marvel over in the spacious galleries of this magnificent art deco building and museum. Visit the Gift
Shop and grab a bite at the Cafe. fristcenter.org
GRAND OLE OPRY
2804 Opryland Drive. The world’s longest-running live radio show features the best in country,
bluegrass, comedy and more. Artists scheduled
to appear this month
include Loretta Lynn,
Rascal Flatts, Billy Ray
Cyrus, Ronnie Milsap,
Montgomery Gentry
(pictured), Chris Janson,
Old Dominion, Crystal
Gayle, and more!
Shows: Tuesday, Friday
and Saturday at 7 pm.
For tickets, visit opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
GRAND OLE OPRY HOUSE BACKSTAGE PASS TOURS
Guided tours of the Grand Ole Opry House offer
visitors an up-close look at the celebrated 4,400seat venue and country’s most famous show, including themed dressing rooms, the artists’ en-
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trance, the Opry stage, and more. Daytime tours
are available seven days a week February-October
featuring Blake Shelton as your video tour guide.
Tours are also available following most Opry performances with video tour guide Darius Rucker.
For a once-in-a-lifetime experience, try our Behind
the Curtain VIP tour. For more information, visit
opry.com or call (615) 871-OPRY.
THE HERMITAGE
Home of President Andrew Jackson, 4580 Rachel’s
Lane. A tour of this 1837 mansion by guides in
period costume will enchant you. The tombs of
Andrew and Rachel are located in the beautiful
heirloom garden. Other historic buildings include
slave quarters and the church that Jackson built for
his family. Special garden and farm tours are given
seasonally as well as tours through active archaeology sites. Shop the museum store for unique gifts
and dine in the delightful restaurant. Admission is
$20 for adults, $17 for seniors, $15 for students 13–
18, $10 for children 6–12 and children under 6 are
free. A family pass for 2 adults and 2 children under
age 18 is $54. Active military are admitted free with
ID. (615) 889-2941, thehermitage.com
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HISTORIC COLLINSVILLE
Step back in time to an era when the work was hard
but satisfying, and the fun was found in simple things.
From the 1830s Visitor Center to the 1870s DoublePen Dogtrot House and in between, see what life
was like when time seemed to move at a slower
pace. Sixteen separate, original, perfectly restored
buildings in a living history, nineteenth-century 40acre settlement. Self-guided, group and school tours
available. Special programs and activities throughout the year. Located 12 miles south of Clarksville off
Hwy 48. Follow signs to site in Southside, TN. Open
May 15–October 15, Thursday–Sunday 1–5 pm,
(931) 216-2911, historiccollinsville.com
HISTORIC RCA STUDIO B
1611 Roy Acuff Place,
Music Row. Known as one
of the world’s most important recording studios
where more than 35,000 songs were brought to
life, including Dolly Parton’s “Jolene” and many
hits by Elvis. Tours depart hourly between 10:30
am–2:30 pm daily from the Country Music Hall of
Fame® and Museum. Call (615) 416-2001 or go to
countrymusichalloffame.com.
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JOHNNY CASH MUSEUM
119 Third Avenue South.
Featuring the largest collection of Johnny Cash memorabilia in the world, the museum
has everything from his earliest childhood artifacts to the
last song he wrote. Exhibits chronicle The Man in
Black’s life with stunning graphics, artifacts and
interactive technology and include stage costumes, instruments, personal letters, artwork and
handwritten songs as well as artifacts from family
members and notable friends. Experience a threedimensional walk through the life and legend of
this international icon. From handwritten lyrics
for “I Walk the Line” and “Folsom Prison Blues,”
to a stone wall from Johnny and June’s home in
Hendersonville, this museum holds the very essence of the man. Find the largest selection of
Cash souvenirs, apparel and rare collectibles in
the Museum Store. Staff members include Cash
family members and friends who love to share
stories with guests. No trip to Nashville would
be complete without a visit to the Johnny Cash
Museum. Bongo Java Cafe serves coffee and coffee drinks as well as gourmet cafe foods. Open
8 am–7 pm seven days a week. (615) 256-1777,
johnnycashmuseum.com
“You were AWESOME!
I had so much fun tonight!”
—Wynonna
• 2 Hour Musical Biography
• 3 Decades (50s, 60s, 70s)
• 6 Eras of the King’s Career
• 30 Songs
• 5 Costume Changes
• 1 Performer!
“A great show, very authentic!
I look forward to seeing it again.”
—DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer
Mondays and Thursdays
6:30 pm seating • 7:00 pm show
Call for Tickets: (615) 758-0098
TEXAS TROUBADOUR THEATER
2416 MUSIC VALLEY DRIVE
“Great job, heck of a perfrrmance!
You just go all out to make sure you do
everything just right!”
—Charlie Chase, TV Personality
“A must-see show!”
—Country Weekly Magazine
www.thenashvilleking.com
LANE MOTOR MUSEUM
702 Murfreesboro Pike. Discover unique vehicles
from A to Z. One of the few museums in North
America to specialize in European cars, with
over 150 cars and motorcycles on display from
all over the world. “100 Years of Leyat”, is a fascinating exhibit that explores the many ideas
of Marcel Leyat – from propeller-driven cars and
flight trainers to his invention of an alternative
method to musical notation – is on permanent
display. Over 45 marques representing North and
South America, Asia, and Europe. This is not your
typical car museum! Open Thursday–Monday, 10
am–5 pm. Admission: Adults (18–64) $12; Seniors
65+ $8; Youth (6–17) $3; free for 5 and under.
(615) 742-7445, lanemuseum.org
THE LOTZ HOUSE
1111 Columbia Avenue, Franklin. Come to The
Lotz House for the compelling story of the Battle
of Franklin, the Lotz family and the fine antiques
of the Civil War era. Trip Advisor’s #1 attraction
in Franklin features guided tours daily. There is
a value ticket available which includes Carnton
Plantation and The Carter House, located across
the street. For more information, call (615) 7907190 or visit LotzHouse.com.
NASHVILLE NIGHTLIFE DINNER THEATER
2416 Music Valley Drive, in Music Valley Village,
across the street from the Gaylord Opryland Hotel
and Grand Ole Opry. Nashville’s premier Country
Music Dinner Theater features The Best of Country
Music Show. Voted Nashville’s #1 Dinner Show,
the show features songs made famous by legendary artists and today’s superstars. Many guest
stars appear such as Opry Star Jeannie Seely,
“The Fiddle Man” Tim Watson, Diana Murrell and
others. There is entertainment for the entire family. The Great Southern Buffet is at 5:30 pm and
show time is 6:30 pm. Admission for the dinner
and show is $45.95, show only is $28. Don’t miss
this Nashville tradition. Tour groups are welcome.
Reservations recommended. Call (615) 885-4747
or go to nashvillenightlife.com.
NASHVILLE ZOO
3777 Nolensville Road. Add some exotic to the everyday with Nashville Zoo at Grassmere. Wander
through a lush canopy of bamboo, come face to
face with a clouded leopard, feed Australian parrots, and pet a kangaroo. Nashville Zoo is your ticket to African giraffes, poison arrow frogs, zebras,
red pandas, kangaroos, gibbons and much more!
In between your animal adventures, be sure to take
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RYMAN AUDITORIUM
116 Fifth Avenue North. Six-time winner of
Pollstar’s Theatre of the Year and 2012, 2010 and
2008 Academy of Country Music’s Venue of the
Year, The Ryman continues a more than 100-year
music tradition by presenting a wide variety of
world-class entertainment year round. Established
in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman
Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and
must see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as
the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974.
For tickets, call (615) 889-3060, visit the Ryman Box
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RYMAN AUDITORIUM TOURS
116 Fifth Avenue North, downtown. Established
in 1892 as the Union Gospel Tabernacle, Ryman
Auditorium is a National Historic Landmark and
must-see for any Nashville visitor. Most famous as
the home of the Grand Ole Opry from 1943–1974,
the Ryman is the very epicenter of Music City. Take
a self-guided tour and learn the fascinating story
of the building’s construction as you peruse artifacts from more than a century of entertainment
history. Guided Backstage Tours are available on
a limited basis, check the box office for details.
New expanded Gift Shop with exclusive Ryman
attractions
merchandise, as well as Café Lula at the Ryman are
now open! Open seven days a week. ryman.com
SOAR ADVENTURE TOWER
3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin. Only 15 miles south
of downtown Nashville, SOAR Adventure Tower is
the ideal destination for your next adventure. Our
unique tower creates a safe and interactive atmosphere that features 4 levels and over 110 climbing
elements that will challenge kids and adults both
mentally and physically. Throughout the Tower you
will find one of a kind music themed elements that
embrace the culture of Music City. Fun for all ages!
(615) 721-5103, soaradventure.com
TENNESSEE STATE MUSEUM
Fifth Avenue and Deaderick Street, downtown.
The museum’s Civil War holdings of uniforms,
battle flags and weapons are among the finest
in the nation. Of special interest are Sam Davis’
boot (cut open to search for hidden papers when
he was charged with spying for the Confederate
Army), and an 1864 presidential campaign poster
for Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson. Open
Tuesday –Saturday, from 10 am – 5 pm and 1– 5 pm
Your Adventure Awaits!
Bring Your Friends and Family to Soar Adventure Tower!
Music City’s Newest, One of a Kind, Must-Do Attraction!
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3794 Carothers Pkwy, Franklin, TN
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on Sundays. Closed on Mondays. Free admission.
Paid parking on weekdays. Free weekend parking at the state employee parking lots west of
the State Capitol, off Charlotte Avenue. For more
information, call (615) 741-2692, 1-800-407-4324.
tnmuseum.org
On view at the State
Museum is an Egyptian
mummy, almost 3,500
years old, that was first
brought to Tennessee
and exhibited at the
State Capitol in 1860.
TRIBUTE TO THE KING 1953–1977
Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley
Drive. On Mondays and Thursdays this high-energy, live musical biography starring John Beardsley
features all six eras of the King’s career, including
over 30 songs and five costume changes, and
has thrilled audiences of all ages from New York
to Russia. The legend lives
on in Nashville’s first and
only continuously running
show paying tribute to the
King in Music City, where
he recorded over 300 songs. “A great show, very
authentic! I look forward to seeing it again,” raved
DJ Fontana, Elvis’s longtime drummer. Audiences
continue to give standing ovations at every show.
A must-see show while in Nashville. To order tickets, please call us directly (615) 758-0098. Seating
at 6:30 pm. Showtime is 7 pm. Box office opens
at 10 am, day of show. Plenty of free parking!
thenashvilleking.com
THE UPPER ROOM
1908 Grand Avenue,
midtown. An active
chapel and museum,
The Upper Room
features
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nearly
life-size wood carving of da Vinci’s The Last Supper, permanent
and seasonal exhibits, as well as a peaceful garden. View Christian artwork dating back to the
12th century, a Madonna and Child Gallery exhibit, 100 nativity scenes during the Christmas
holidays, and a Ukrainian egg display during
Lent and Easter. Come experience the tranquility of the Upper Room amid the city’s tumult.
Open Monday–Friday, 8 am–4:30 pm. Closed
holidays and weekends. Call (615) 340-7207 or visit
chapel.upperroom.org.
The Upper Room Chapel, Museum, and Bookstore
A Space for Prayer
and Reflection in the
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View the life-sized woodcarving of Leonardo
da Vinci’s painting, The Last Supper in our Chapel
Pray in our Agape Garden
Learn through Christian art exhibits in the Museum
Buy books and gifts in our bookstore
1908 Grand Avenue
Free car, bus, and van parking. Conveniently located near
Vanderbilt University, in midtown Nashville. For special hours visit
chapel.upperroom.org | 1.877.899.2780 x7207
The Upper Room is best known for The Upper Room daily
devotional guide, which is currently published in 35 languages
and distributed in 100 countries around the world.
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